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Accessible Sport Workshop

Presenter: John Clubb – Soccability Canada

This workshop is designed to help coaches and program leaders create safe, inclusive, and meaningful sport experiences for all participants.

Rather than focusing on technical sport skills, this training dives into how to effectively support children and youth with diverse needs, including physical disabilities, developmental differences, sensory challenges, ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, and more.

What You’ll Learn

  • Practical communication strategies that build trust and confidence
  • Techniques to support behaviour in a positive, respectful way
  • How to adapt activities for different abilities
  • Ways to manage mixed-ability groups with ease
  • Tools to help every participant feel included and successful

 
Whether you’re coaching soccer, hockey, basketball, or any other sport, this training gives you the confidence to create an environment where every athlete can thrive.

Event Details

Date/Time

Friday, March 27: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, March 28: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location

Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre – 2nd Floor Classroom (Saturday will include hands on work with participants on the field)

Price

FREE
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Meet the Presenter

John Clubb

Western Canada Coordinator, Soccability Canada
John Clubb has spent over a decade shaping grassroots soccer and inclusive sport programming.

From founding the Middlesbrough FC Soccability program in England to leading initiatives across Western Canada, John brings a deep passion for making sport accessible to everyone.

Highlights & Experience

  • Former Grassroots Director, Alberta Soccer
  • Technical Director, Eastside Memorial FC (Calgary)
  • Canada A License & UEFA B License holder
  • MSc in Applied Sport Psychology
  • National Diploma in Sport Science & Disability
  • Advocate for inclusive and adaptive sport programming

 
Outside of coaching, John is also a high-level Ironman competitor, who’s constantly pushing limits both on and off the field.

Previous Workshop Hosts

Our past workshops have featured experienced professionals who bring real-world knowledge, practical strategies, and inspiring perspectives to the sport community.

Bill Green

Triple Play Athletics
Bill Green has helped over 4,000 student-athletes across North America navigate the college recruiting process with confidence.

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Through his GET THERE program, he simplifies what can often feel overwhelming—giving athletes and families the tools, clarity, and direction they need to succeed.

Known as “the missing link in the recruiting process” by top NCAA coaches, Bill combines experience as an educator, coach, and mentor to deliver practical, high-impact sessions.

What he focuses on:

  • What recruiters are really looking for
  • Why talented athletes sometimes miss opportunities
  • Building a clear, actionable path to success

Karissa Rymes

Kore Athletic Therapy
As the owner of Kore Athletic Therapy and Head Athletic Therapist for the Keyano College Huskies, Karissa brings both clinical expertise and athlete experience to her work.

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Her sessions focus on practical, up-to-date techniques that help athletes perform better, recover smarter, and stay injury-free.

Sven Bornemann

Strength & Conditioning Coach | CSI Pacific | Canada Snowboard
With over a decade of experience working with elite athletes, Sven specializes in performance optimization, injury prevention, and recovery.

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Currently supporting the Canadian Snowboard National Team, he works across disciplines including Slopestyle, Boardercross, Para Snowboard, and Halfpipe.

Expertise & Impact

  • Master’s in Exercise Physiology (University of Miami)
  • Background in Athletic Therapy (Camosun College)
  • Leads performance planning for international competitions
  • Develops strength and conditioning programs for elite athletes
  • Integrates data-driven tools for training and recovery

 
Sven is also part of an integrated performance team, working alongside nutritionists, physiotherapists, and mental performance specialists to support athlete success at the highest level.

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